Hokitika Activity Guide
West Coast Historical Museum
A rich tapestry of life on the West Coast Goldfields is revealed through a wealth of original artifacts and relics. The audio-visual display captures the lives of those who came in search of gold, the hardships they endured and their dreams of a better life. Open 7 days.
Mountain Jade Hokitika
FREE INTERACTIVE GUIDED TOURS DAILY – Learn abouth the History, Formation & Manufacture of Jade. Mountain Jade has one of NZ’s largest selection of quality & affordable Nephrite Jade/Pounamu Carvings & Sculptures for you to choose from. Watch some of NZ’s most talented Jade Carvers. A “must do” Westcoast experience.
Open 7 Days (365 Days of the Year)
The National Kiwi Centre
Opposite New World Supermarket, Tancred St, Hokitika.
Guaranteed viewing of Kiwi in their nocturnal house. Come
and find New Zealand’s living dinosaur, the Tuatara. Discover
West Coast creatures like whitebait, crayfish and many more.
Participate in our Giant eel feedings at 10am, 12 noon & 3pm.
The perfect all-weather activity suitable for all ages. Open 7
days, 9am to 5pm.
Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Area
Home of New Zealand’s largest gold nugget, “The Honourable Roddy”. Historic walks and displays. Pan for gold with Ross gravels. Local arts and crafts. All weather activity options. History Room with Audio Visual and Working Models. Gold Nugget Jewellery.
Shantytown
An all weather working heritage attraction. Legendary stories
of pioneer West Coasters are celebrated and early industrial
technology is showcased through a fantastic range of exhibits,
interactive activities in a recreated 1900’s village born of the
gold rush era. Steam Train rides, Gold Panning and Old Time
Photos are just some of the activities available.
Seaforth Gardens
Gardening with the Westland Bush. Extensive terraced hillside
gardens set amongst native bush. Accent on colour & foliage.
5 mins from town. Open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–4pm,
October–April, or by appointment.
Wilderness Wings
Spectacular Scenic Flights
The flight of a lifetime, experience an amazing journey exploring the awe inspiring Southern Alps, world renowned Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand's Highest Peaks and Largest Glaciers.
Experienced friendly pilots offer informed in-flight commentary while you relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Hokitika's Regent Theatre
Beautiful refurbished Art Deco Theatre and Milk Bar. See all the latest movies on the Big Screen with latest digital projection technology, 3D and surround sound. Check hokitikaregent.com for film showings, live shows, other events and online bookings.